Procedure of the Month: Blepharoplasty
Your eyes tell the world how you feel! Are you tired of feeling self-conscious about sagging eyelids or bags under your eyes? Discover the benefits of Blepharoplasty! Boost your self-confidence and self-esteem with a simple procedure that can make a world of difference in how you feel about yourself.
- Who is a good candidate for eyelid surgery?
- Patients considering any type of eyelid surgery should be in good general health and have a realistic understanding of what can be accomplished with a blepharoplasty procedure. Patients with active eye conditions or systemic diseases affecting the eyes may not be good candidates for eyelid surgery. During your initial consultation, your board-certified blepharoplasty surgeon will discuss your concerns, goals, medical history, and expected results with you and determine the best treatment plan to meet your needs.
- How are upper eyelid lifts performed?
- Patients considering any type of eyelid surgery should be in good general health and have a realistic understanding of what can be accomplished with a blepharoplasty procedure. Patients with active eye conditions or systemic diseases affecting the eyes may not be good candidates for eyelid surgery. During your initial consultation, your board-certified blepharoplasty surgeon will discuss your concerns, goals, medical history, and expected results with you and determine the best treatment plan to meet your needs.
- How are lower eyelid lifts performed?
- Lower blepharoplasty surgery can be performed using an incision in the skin placed in a skin crease just under the eyelashes or an incision that is placed in the conjunctiva (inner lining) of the lower eyelid. The placement of the lower eyelid incision depends significantly on an individual patient’s anatomy.
- What is the typical eyelid surgery recovery time?
- Every patient’s blepharoplasty surgery recovery time is different and depends upon the extent of their personal treatment plan. Your surgeon will give you thorough instructions tailored to your individual case. In general, though, blepharoplasty patients can expect the following:
- Rest in bed the day of surgery and limit activity for the next 3-5 days.
- Avoid strenuous activities for about 1 to 2 weeks.
- Typically, you can return to work within 7 to 10 days.
- Wear sunglasses and protect your eyes from sun and wind.
- Every patient’s blepharoplasty surgery recovery time is different and depends upon the extent of their personal treatment plan. Your surgeon will give you thorough instructions tailored to your individual case. In general, though, blepharoplasty patients can expect the following:
- What is the cost?
- The Average Price Range for a Maryland blepharoplasty procedure costs between $3,500 – $7,500
- We have financing options available for monthly payments as low as $58 per month.
- The Average Price Range for a Maryland blepharoplasty procedure costs between $3,500 – $7,500
If you are ready to explore your eyelid surgery options, the practice and surgeon you select are your most important decisions. To be confident with your results, you must have confidence in your medical team.
Our board-certified Maryland blepharoplasty surgeons are renowned for creating natural-looking, proportionate, beautiful results. Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Bradley Robertson, will listen carefully to your goals, answer all your questions, and help you make informed choices. We believe in educating our patients about their treatment options because you know your face best and you should be a partner in the entire surgery experience.